RE: Retire or use Dad's sxs?
Ammo hasn't jumped from the stone age from nukes in the past few decades. People still hunt with firearms made 100 years ago, and pretty commonly with firearms that are 50 years old. Rounds are heavily standardized, and shotguns especially run very heavy barrels with a slow burn powder. If it's a Damascus barrel, sure retire it. Otherwise treat it carefully, but don't worry about it being dangerous.